Do Vitamin D Levels Affect Bone Mineral Density in Reproductive Women with Low Ferritin Levels?

Abstract

Objective:Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is common in reproductive women. 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25-(OH)D] deficiency is common in those with IDA. The study evaluated the effect of low ferritin on 25-(OH)D levels and bone mineral density (BMD).Materials and Methods:One hundred forty women (15-25 years, 25-35 years, 35-45 years, 3 groups) with ferritin level 30.0 ng/mL was sufficient, vitamin D deficiency was defined as 25-(OH)D≥20.0, -2 years of age.”Results:The mean ages of the patients and healthy controls were 34±10 and 29±9 years. Serum 25-(OH)D level was found to be low in the patient group (p0.05).Conclusion:Low vitamin D levels detected in reproductive women with anemia cause low BMD.

Keywords

• anemia
• bone formation
• nutrition
• metabolism
• vitamins